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N790 FMB

1996 Lada Samara

Black Lpg 1288cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

49,645 mi
Last recorded49,645 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Lada Samara35,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN790 FMB
MakeLada
ModelSamara
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,288cc
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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 49,645 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts cracking heavily (165/70R13) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive End of sill/ wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rears slightly soft (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 49,623 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts cracking heavily (165/70R13) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive End of sill/ wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rears slightly soft (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 49,378 miles

CLUTCH NEED ATTENDTION

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 49,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

CLUTCH NEED ATTENDTION

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 49,207 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 49,197 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 48,734 miles

off side front top suspension mounting bush worn

Pass 4 Mar 2022 48,313 miles

off side front cv boot slight leak

off side front suspension mounting bush worn

Pass 12 Feb 2021 47,628 miles

brakes performance , foot brake 57 percent , parking brakes 16 percent , imbalance front 36 percent , rear 32 percent , parking brake 21 percent . brakes system in need of further attention asap.

brakes performance checked , only just meeting requirements to pass inspection . traval on foot brake , park brakes and foot brakes stiff to lock out when placed under load .

catalytic converter to be kept on vehicle and not removed .

emissions passed tested on lpg .

head lamp aim . off side front in need of further adjustment , in line with near side lamp

near side front outer cv boot split

off side front strut , slight movement still evident

side skirts fitted not allowing a full inspection of sills

vehicle presenter dose his own mot repairs / service throughout the year ,recommend all items listed should be checked by a skilled auto technician with a view of improving brakes performance / efficiency front and rear .

wiring needs securing in conduit

Fail 3 Feb 2021 47,612 miles

Brake performance not tested front road wheel brakes , foot to the floor (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

near side front outer cv boot split

side skirts fitted not allowing a full inspection of sills

wiring needs securing in conduit

Pass 10 Feb 2020 47,118 miles

emission passed , tested on lpg

rack gaiter split

strong advise traval on foot brake , seek advice asap.

vehicle has been pre checked 3 times to pass

Fail 2 Jan 2020 47,090 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value this vehicle should not be driven until repairs have been carried out (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

off side front road wheel valve slight deterioration

all foot brakes did not lock out when tested under load

Fail 18 Dec 2019 47,075 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

off side front road wheel valve slight deterioration

rear foot brakes did no lock out when tested under load ,

Pass 21 Dec 2018 46,723 miles

brakes system requiers a full further inspection

clutch worn

cv boots leaking

side skirts fitted not allowing a full inspection of outer sills

Fail 19 Dec 2018 46,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured around foot controls , and engine compartment . (4.11 (a) (i))

brakes system requiers a full further inspection

clutch worn

cv boots leaking

side skirts fitted not allowing a full inspection of outer sills

Pass 15 Jul 2017 45,135 miles

brakes passed mot but still very stiff to lock out, a futher service assessment requiered

clutch pedal high

head lamps aim dose not have a clear cut pattern

led lighting system fitted not to vehicle specification

near side rear brake drum showing damage

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

road wheels to be removed for a thorough brakes examination asap.

Fail 7 Jul 2017 45,112 miles

Electrical wiring insecure at various points under bonnet (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged splitting at base of valve (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

head lamps aim dose not have a clear cut pattern

led lighting system fitted not to vehicle specification

near side rear brake drum showing damage

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

road wheels to be removed for a thorough brakes examination asap.

Pass 21 Jan 2015 42,954 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 42,941 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 41,904 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 41,825 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 39,577 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 37,480 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 33,498 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 33,498 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Lada Samara?

Based on 2,474 MOT tests across 717 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
1,026
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
717
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 344
Brake pipe excessively corroded 171
constant velocity joint gaiter split 162
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 145
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 137
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N790 FMB is a 1996 Lada Samara in Black with a 1,288cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 1996 Lada Samara models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 35,754 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lada Samara fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 344 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N790 FMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lada Samara typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Lada Samara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N790 FMB is a 1996 Lada Samara, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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